Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1+1 Option

trio 1-2 (15 mins)

Organization

• two 10x10 channels 
• 4-6 players per channel 
• 1 ball per channel 

Instructions

1. Player B will play pass to player A then press player to attempt to win ball 

2. Player C will make a run directly behind B check in or check out to receive ball from player A to combine forward (or maintain possession) 

3. Once player A receives the ball  the objective of the game is to combine with player B to penetrate  ball to either gates

4. if player B wins the ball they must take the ball to the endline

Coaching Point

-observation of space/teammate/pressure 

-first touch to space or to combine with teammate?

roles of 1st attacker

1. first thought should be to penetrate 

2. dribble at high speed to commit defender 

3. after pass is made make a supporting run

-selection of passing combination

-2nd attacker (drop deep or making a supporting run?)

-speed of play

Progressions

-add pug goals and go to goal

Scrimmage (35 mins)

Organization

field size 20x25

2 pugs or 4 pugs with goals with GK

spare balls

Instructions

- team must set themselves with 3 lines of attack defense- midfield- forward

-observe game and let players make decisions

-if necessary step in and guide players on when to dribble, pass or shoot

-most importantly naturally enforce topic that was practiced on today's session

Coaching Points:

-communication

-reinforce knowledge of game rules (restarts and game related topics)

-enforce what was practiced on the session

 Restart Week 9: Penalty Kicks

Players will learn how to quickly adjust themselves on a penalty kick. There will be an emphasis on which shooting technique is most effective when taking a penalty kick. 

Principle of Play Week 9: Improvisation and Creativity in front of goal 

Every situation in front of goal will be  different from each other. To goal is to make each one a goal scoring opportunity. Each situation requires the player to choose which technique they deem effective in the situation. Improvisation and creativity in front goal is what separates regular goals from amazing goals.